2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ spare tire

In Cas€ ofan Emerg€ncy
V To rcmove thejack
Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
V To secure the jack
Perform the remoyal proc€dure in
V To remove the spare tire
Tum the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise wift dre lug wrench.
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In Case of an Emergency
I . Park on a level surface off the
right of,way and firmly set theparking brake.
2. Pul avehicle with an automatic
transaxle in pa.k (P), a manual
transaxle in reverse (R), and turn off
3. Tum on the hazard warning flasher
4. Have everyone getoutofthe vehicle
and away from the vebicle and traffic.
5. Remove lhejack,jack handle,lug
lvrench, and spare rire.
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block in fronr of rhe
tire. When blocking a rear wheel,
place the block behind the tire.
7. Pry off the wheel cover* with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
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Wlen installing the wheel covet
align the norch wiih the tire valve.
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ln Case of an Em€rgency
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Pla.ing Objects Under the .Iack:
J.ckins the vehicte iith an object
u derthejack it dangerous. Thejack coutd sup a d soneone coud be
senousl! injured br the jack or the
fathns vehicte. Nert place objects
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10. Insenthejack handle into thejack
and turn ir clockwise until the tirejust clears the ground, less than 25
rnm (l in). Betore removins the lug
nuts, make sure your Mazda is fimly
in position and thal it cannot dip or
11. Remove the lug nuts by turning rhem
counterclockwise; then remoYe the
12. Mount ihe spare tire.
13. Install the lug nurs with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
14. Tum the jack handle
counterclockwise and lower the
vehicle. Use the lug wrench to
iighten lhe nuis in the order shown.
If you're unsure of how lighl the nuN
should be, have them inspected at a
service station. The specified torque
is 9010 120 N.m (9.0 to 12.0 kgf.rn.
65 ro 87 ft.lbo.
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ln Cas€ ofsn Emergency
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I Locking Lug Nuts*
Ifyour vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuas, one on each wheel will
lock and you must use a special key to
unlock them. This key is attached to the
lug wrench and is stored with the spare
lire. Regisler ihem with the lock
nanufaclurer by filling out lhe card
provided in rbe glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you
lose your key, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or use tle lock
manufacturer's order form, which is widr
lhe registration card.
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15. Store the damaged tire, using the
convenlional tire hold-down bolt
supplied in (he tool bag 1() hold ir in
place. Tum the tir€ clarnp upside
down liom ahe temporary spare tire
position. Repair the damaged tire and
replace ihe spare with it as soon as
possible.
V Tb rcmove an antith€ft lug nut
L Get the key for the locking lug nut.
2. Place it on top of the nut, and be sure
to hold the key square to it. If you hold
the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Don't us€ apower
3. Place the lug wrench on top ofthe key
and apply pressure. Tum the wrench
counterclockwise.
NOTE
To prevent $ejack,jack handle, and
tool bag from rattling, store them
properly.
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In Case of sn Emergency
V To replace the nut
l Place the key on top of the nut.
2. Place ihe lug wrench on top of the key.
apply pressure, and tum itclockwise.
I Spare fir€
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
Ii lighier and smaller than a
conventional tir€, is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only
for VERY shon periods. Temporary
spares should NE\.ER b€ used for long
drives or extended periods.
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Diving with a Tenpotury Spa&n&
on Ic. or Snow:
Dit'ing with a sparc nrc on th. ftont(dtivins) wheek on ice or sno$,is
dancerous- Handlins N'iA be
affected. You couu bse contot of
the vehicle and hat'e an accident. Put
the spa.e tirc on the rcar axle an,l
nove a rcgubr tbe to the Imnt.
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In Case of an Emerg€ncy
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To avoid damage 1o the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following:
. Donlexceed 80 k,r/h (50 nph).
. Avoid driving over obstacles. Also.
donl drive through an automatic
car wash- This tire diameter is
smaller than a conventional tire's,
so the ground cl€aranc€ is reduced
about 25 mm (l in).
. Don't use atire chain on this tire
because it won't fi t properly.
. Don t use your t€mporary spare on
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
. Use only one temporary spare dr€
on yourvehicl€ at the same time,

Maintenance
. If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
a Tires
For reasons of prop€r periormance.
safety, and better fuel economy, always
maintain recommended tire infl ation
pressures and stay
ifiin the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
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Asins Wrcns-Sbad Tires:
Asing anJ other tire size than ,ihat is
rpecifrcd fot row Mazta (pase 10-s)
is dangerous. It coua seriousl!
affect i.de, hmdling, grou d
clearunce, tire clearunce, and
speedometer calibrution. Thk couu
caute Nu to hare sn accident. Use
on0 tircs that are the conect size
specifred lor low Mazda.
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Using DwredT ire Trpes:
Dneins pu whick u'ith dWrc t
trpes of tifts is dangenus.It couu
cause poor htndling ond poor
braking; leading to loss of cotttlol.
Except N'hen using the ten porury
spare tire, use onlr the sane tJpe
tires (radial, bits-belted, bios-trpe)
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Maintenance
NOTE
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don't
release air from warm tires to
Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the lire bead, which will deforrn
the wheel and cause separation of
tire from dm.
Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibiliry of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure al ihe
coffect levets. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
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Incoftect Tin Inlhtion:
owrtnflanon or undennflation of
tires is dangercus. A6'ene ha dA g
or ututpected tirc lailure could
result in a seious occAent. Atwars
iniate the tires to the cornct
prcssure (pase 10-5).
V Tire inflation pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(includjng tbe spare) when the lires ar€
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
ior rhe best ride, lop handling, and
Refer 1o the specification charts (page
10 s).
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